/
3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
Back

Shoulder Press

Key Points:

  • Ensure that the grips are just above your shoulders.
  • Press upwards by driving your biceps towards your ears.
  • Lower the weight down in a controlled manner and avoid the weights clashing.

Common Mistakes:

  • Back losing contact with the pad.
  • Wrists bend out of line with forearms.
  • Feet coming off the ground.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles:
Triceps, Traps
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Shoulders, Triceps, Traps

Similar Exercises

Adjust the machines seat height to allow your feet to be flat on the ground when seated and so the grips are roughly at shoulder height. Hold the grips at just wider than shoulder width.

Start by pressing up, like your driving your biceps towards your ears. Press to the point where your arms are almost fully extended. Then lower back down to just before the starting position at a controlled pace. Keep your wrists aligned with your forearms and maintain a straight spine by activating your core throughout the exercise. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions then rest the weight gently.

Avoid bringing your elbows behind your hips too far.

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